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Guides, trusted creators, and resources to help you navigate the SEND system with confidence.
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EHCP
Education, Health and Care Plans — requesting, writing, reviewing, and appealing.
DLA
Disability Living Allowance — applying, evidencing, and appealing decisions.
Evidence
Building and organising evidence to support your child's case.
Tribunals
Preparing for and navigating SEND tribunal hearings.
School Support
Working with schools to get the right provision in place.
Diagnosis
Navigating the assessment and diagnosis process.
Guides
Step-by-step guidance on the things that matter most.
What is an EHCP?
An Education, Health and Care Plan is a legal document for children with significant SEND needs. This guide explains what it covers, who it is for, and why it matters.
- Understand what an EHCP is and what it contains
- Know whether your child might be eligible
How to request an EHCP assessment
Any parent can request an EHC needs assessment. This guide walks you through who to contact, what to include, and what happens next.
- Know how to submit a formal request to your local authority
- Understand what evidence to gather before requesting
Applying for DLA for your child
Disability Living Allowance for children can help with the extra costs of caring for a disabled child. This guide covers eligibility, the form, and what evidence to include.
- Understand DLA eligibility criteria for children
- Know how to complete the DLA form effectively
Trusted creators
Curated voices from people creating quality SEND content.
SEND Together
FeaturedSEND Together creates accessible, jargon-free guides for parents navigating the EHCP process. Their content is grounded in lived experience and reviewed for accuracy.
DLA Explained
VerifiedA parent-led resource helping families understand and apply for Disability Living Allowance. Practical, honest, and focused on what actually works.
Resources
Videos, templates, and articles from trusted sources.
IPSEA: Your guide to EHCPs
A comprehensive overview of EHCPs from IPSEA, the independent SEND legal advice organisation. Covers the full process from assessment to annual review.
Contact: How to claim DLA for your child (video)
A clear, step-by-step video guide from Contact (the charity for families with disabled children) on completing the DLA claim form.
Evidence log template
A structured template for logging evidence to support an EHCP or DLA application. Includes fields for date, source, content summary, and relevance.
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